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  • WVSU Gears Up for its 120th Foundation Day Anniversary

    The West Visayas State University (WVSU) is gearing up for its 120th Founding Anniversary on June 16, 2022. From a humble ‘normal’ school in 1902, WVSU grew into a state college in 1965 and attained university status in 1986.

    Since then, WVSU has become an educational landmark in the Province of Iloilo for producing graduates who excel in medical arts, education, business management, communications, sciences, agriculture, arts, and social sciences.

    Committee head for WVSU’s 120th Founding Anniversary celebration, Dr. Porferio J. Barlas, VP for Administration and Finance, said that “Reaching 120 years is a rare feat and only a few institutions attain that milestone.”

    The theme for this year’s foundation day is “Celebrating the past, committing to the present, and creating a sustainable future through academic and research excellence.”

    It recognizes the university’s heritage and past people who helped the institution grow. At the same time, it upholds the commitment of the present stakeholders to moving forward through the fulfillment of WVSU’s mission with a tangible and sustainable impact on society.

    Due to health protocols, WVSU opted to organize low-key but meaningful activities to commemorate the special event. The Foundation Day festivities on June 16 start with the Holy Mass celebration, followed by a flower offering at the university marker. Other activities include a cultural program and the groundbreaking-blessing of new university buildings.

    The Public Affairs and Marketing Communications Office (PAMCO) and other units will launch a social media campaign to hype the founding day celebration.

    by

    Leo G. Almonte, MDC

    Director, PAMCO

  • Revered WVSU Professor and Composer of University Hymn Passes Away

    By Leo G. Almonte, MDC
    Director, PAMCO

    Professor Romulo J. Pangan, a retired professor of WVSU and known musical connoisseur, passed away last May 23, 2022. He completed his Bachelor of Music Education and Conducting and Bachelor of Science in Education and Filipino at the University of the Philippines.

    During his four decades-long teaching career, Professor Pangan taught music and established orchestras at Central Philippine University, Colegio Del Sagrado de Jesus, St. Vincent Ferrer Seminary, Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepción, and West Visayas State University.

    In 1965, he became the college professor of music and Filipino at West Visayas State College (WVSC). He was active in organizing and training the college choir, orchestra, and band, setting a high standard in the school’s musical output. The Pangan-trained WVSC Choir won the grand prize at the National Music Competition for Young Artists.

    Together with the late Adelina Zerrudo, Professor Pangan composed the WVSU Hymn and March. He has 236 musical compositions, of which 38 are for  WVSU, including the Centennial Hymn. 

    “Many would describe music with magical words,” said Professor Pangan, “but I would only describe it as sounds that elevate the soul.”

    Professor Romulo Pangan retired from WVSU at the age of 65. But his legacy remains embedded in the institution and will be remembered for his excellence in music, culture, and arts.

  • WVSU receives 1 Million Pesos for DA-RFO-6 Research and Assessment project

    WVSU receives 1 Million Pesos for DA-RFO-6 Research and Assessment project


    The Department of Agriculture, Regional Field Office 6 (DA-RFO-6) issued one million pesos to West Visayas State University to fund a rapid appraisal study to assess the resources and capabilities of the Local Government Units in providing agriculture and fisheries extension services. The fund transferred to the university was intended to be used and liquidated under the approved Work and Financial Plan.

     

    DA-RFO-6 Executive Director Remelyn R. Recoter, MNSA, CESO III and West Visayas State University President Joselito F. Villaruz, MD, Ph.D., FPPS signed the memorandum of agreement.

     

    The ceremonial turn-over of the fund was done during the blessing and inauguration of Smart Greenhouse and Other Agricultural Facilities: Mass Distribution of Interventions, organized by DA-RFO-6 at Western Visayas Integrated Agricultural Research Center (WESVIARC), Jaro, Iloilo City, on March 31, 2022.

     

    As acknowledged by DA-RFO-6 and WVSU, the study will serve as one pivotal reference point in the establishment of the Province-led Agriculture and Fishery Extension System (PAFES). The agreement took effect immediately upon signing by the parties and shall remain in force and effect for a period of one (1) year.

  • WVSU PRESIDENT LEADS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR NEW COM BUILDING

     West Visayas State University College of Medicine held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the soon-to-be-constructed COM annex buildings last February 9, 2022.  Carrying the theme “Construction of Increase in Carrying Capacity of the College of Medicine,” the groundbreaking ceremony signals another milestone for the university that will increase the carrying capacity of the College of Medicine through the new Clinical Skills Laboratory.

    Held on the land adjacent to the Roxas Building, the groundbreaking ceremony was attended by the members of the WVSU Board of Regent, namely , Regent Vice Chair Joselito F. Villaruz, MD, Ph.D., FPPS (President, West Visayas State University; Vice Chair, WVSU BOR), Regent Meylene C. Rosales (OIC-Regional Director, National Economic and Development Authority Region VI), Regent Peter Ernie D. Paris (President, WVSU Faculty Association), and Regent Hershey Geline D. Sumpay (Chairperson, Federated Student Council).

    The WVSU vice presidents also attended the groundbreaking ceremony: Dr. Porferio J. Barlas, Jr. (Office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance), Dr. Ma. Asuncion Christine V. Dequilla (Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs), Dr. Greta G. Gabinete (Office of the Vice President for Research, Innovation and Extension) and Dr. Celina C. Gellada (Office of the Vice President for Medical and Allied Sciences).

    Also in attendance were the WVSU College of Medicine personnel Jose Nemesio A. Granada, MD, FPCS, FPSGS, FPSCRS, FPALES (Dean, College of Medicine), Roumilla B. Mendoza, MD, MMBM, FPPS, DPSPGHAN (Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs), Lynette F. Alcala, MD, FPPS, FPSN, FPNSP (Associate Dean for Academic Affairs), and Victor A. Amantillo, Jr., MD, FPPA (Head, Office of Student Affairs).

     Wearing their white hard hats and with ‘golden spades’ at hand, the Board of Regents buried the symbolical time capsule in a celebratory mood, witnessed by other guests and attendees.

  • List of Vacant Position – January 2022

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